la pizza migliore
/la ˈpit.t͡sa miʎˈʎo.re/word by word
The English phrase "best pizza" is translated to Italian as la pizza migliore.
la pizza migliore is used to describe a pizza that is of the highest quality compared to all other pizzas.
Which one should you use?
The word migliore can function as both a superlative and a comparative. While it is used in la pizza migliore to mean "the best pizza," it can also mean "better" in a comparative context, such as in una pizza migliore (a better pizza).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase la pizza migliore uses the feminine singular article la and the feminine singular adjective migliore to agree with the feminine singular noun pizza. If you wish to express the plural "the best pizzas," you must change the article to le and the adjective to migliori, resulting in le pizze migliori.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the phrase la pizza migliore is often the center of a fierce cultural debate between Neapolitans, who believe the only 'best' pizza is the soft pizza napoletana, and Romans, who prefer the crunchy pizza romana.
- While we associate the word with Italy, pizza is likely related to the Byzantine Greek word píta, meaning 'cake' or 'pie'.
- While la pizza migliore identifies the highest quality, Italians often use the word squisita to describe a pizza that is exquisitely delicious, focusing on taste rather than a comparison of quality.
Examples in context
- Fanno la pizza migliore della città.They make the best pizza in town.This example shows how to use la pizza migliore to describe the quality of food made by a group.Tatoeba #3994191 by Guybrush88, translation #3451047 by CK
- Questa è la pizza migliore in città.This is the best pizza in town.This example demonstrates how to use la pizza migliore to identify a specific pizza.Tatoeba #11120697 by Guybrush88, translation #9677660 by shekitten
- Questa pizza è la pizza migliore in città.This pizza is the best pizza in town.This example shows how to use la pizza migliore to emphasize that a specific pizza is the best in town.Tatoeba #11720449 by Guybrush88, translation #9140370 by CK
- Hai provato quella pizza fantastica lì? È davvero buonissima!Have you tried that fantastic pizza over there? It's really delicious!
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing where to eat dinner.
- MatteoDove possiamo mangiare la pizza migliore?Where can we eat the best pizza?
- MartinaAndiamo al nuovo locale in centro.Let's go to the new place downtown.
- MatteoDicono che servano la pizza migliore di tutte.They say they serve the best pizza of all.
- MartinaPerfetto, partiamo subito!Perfect, let's leave right away!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (la, pizza, migliore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, migliore, pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
